Labeler with sealing label press-on device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a labeler for applying labels to packages. The labeler can include a transport unit for transporting the packages, a label dispenser for applying a sealing label to a web-shaped rim of each of the packages, and a press-on device having a circularly movable pusher plate. The present invention also relates to a method of operating such a labeler, where the press-on device is provided for folding the sealing label around the web-shaped rim laterally to each package and for pressing the label onto the package.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A labeler comprising:
 a transport unit for transporting packages; 
 a label dispenser for applying a sealing label to a web-shaped rim of each package; and 
 a press-on device having a circularly movable pusher plate; 
 wherein the circular movement of the pusher plate is produced by two synchronously driven disks having the pusher plate attached thereto by a holder. 
 
     
     
       2. The labeler according to  claim 1  further comprising a folding bar for folding a free end of the sealing label around the web-shaped rim of each package after the sealing label has been attached to the web-shaped rim the package. 
     
     
       3. The labeler according to  claim 2 , wherein the folding bar has a bevel. 
     
     
       4. The labeler according to  claim 2 , wherein the folding bar is positioned on the press-on device in a stationary manner. 
     
     
       5. The labeler according to  claim 1 , wherein the pusher plate is pivotable about a pivot axle of the holder. 
     
     
       6. The labeler according to  claim 1 , wherein the pusher plate is spring-loaded by at least one compression spring. 
     
     
       7. The labeler according to  claim 1  further comprising a downholder for positioning the packages. 
     
     
       8. The labeler according to  claim 1 , wherein the press-on device is positioned laterally with respect to the transport unit. 
     
     
       9. The labeler according to  claim 1 , wherein the pusher plate is inclined relative to a transport plane of the transport unit by an angle. 
     
     
       10. A labeler comprising:
 a transport unit for transporting packages in a transport direction; 
 a label dispenser for applying a sealing label to a web-shaped rim of the package; 
 a press-on device, wherein the press on device has a pusher plate disposed for a circular movement during operation of the labeler, wherein during the entire circular movement a leading edge of the pusher plate is disposed parallel to one of the transport direction or to the web-shaped rim of the package; and 
 a folding bar for folding a free end of the sealing label around the web-shaped rim of each package after the sealing label has been attached to the web-shaped rim the package, wherein the folding bar has a bevel. 
 
     
     
       11. The labeler according to  claim 10 , wherein the circular movement of the pusher plate is produced by two synchronously driven disks having the pusher plate attached thereto by a holder. 
     
     
       12. The labeler according to  claim 11 , wherein the pusher plate is pivotable about a pivot axle of the holder. 
     
     
       13. The labeler according to  claim 10 , wherein the pusher plate is spring-loaded by at least one compression spring. 
     
     
       14. The labeler according to  claim 10  further comprising a downholder for positioning the packages. 
     
     
       15. The labeler according to  claim 10 , wherein the press-on device is positioned laterally with respect to the transport unit. 
     
     
       16. The labeler according to  claim 10 , wherein the pusher plate is inclined relative to a transport plane of the transport unit by an angle. 
     
     
       17. A labeler comprising:
 a transport unit for transporting packages in a transport direction; 
 a label dispenser for applying a sealing label to a web-shaped rim of the package; 
 a press-on device, wherein the press on device has a pusher plate disposed for a circular movement during operation of the labeler, wherein during the entire circular movement a leading edge of the pusher plate is disposed parallel to one of the transport direction or to the web-shaped rim of the package; and 
 a folding bar for folding a free end of the sealing label around the web-shaped rim of each package after the sealing label has been attached to the web-shaped rim the package, wherein the folding bar is positioned on the press-on device in a stationary manner.